Cowboys' DeMarvion Overshown 'didn't know' rule for silly penalty in win over Colts

While the Dallas Cowboys improved to 4-5 on the season via a 27-23 win at the lowly Indianapolis Colts (2-7) on Nov. 8, Cowboys linebacker DeMarvion Overshown went viral for committing one of the more unique penalties of the ongoing campaign. 

Overshown, who was inactive due to a hamstring injury, drew a 15-yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalty after he ran onto the field to celebrate with teammates after Dallas recovered a fumble. While speaking with reporters on Thursday, he admitted he didn't know he wasn't allowed to enter the field of play in that moment. 

DeMarvion Overshown accepted a "butt-chewing" after silly penalty

"Honestly, I really didn't know the rule …I was running on the field and (linebacker Dee Winters) was like, 'D-Mo, you can't be out here.' And that's when I looked back, and I had already seen the ref pointing at me," Overshown said, per Nick Eatman of the Cowboys' website. "At that point, I was like. 'I'm just gonna take this butt-chewing I'm about to get.' But it won't happen again."

This past Monday, Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer said that he addressed the penalty "one-on-one with" Overshown and later with the team. Overshown apologized to Schottenheimer, other defensive coaches and Dallas players before the Colts game ended. On Thursday, Overshown apologized to Cowboys fans who understandably were upset over his actions. 

DeMarvion Overshown penalty "not an indictment on" Brian Schottenheimer?

Much has been said and written about whether or not the fact that the Cowboys had 14 penalties accepted for 153 yards at Indianapolis' Lucas Oil Stadium reinforces the idea that they are an "undisciplined" team under Schottenheimer. 

"I wouldn't say that's a part of an undisciplined team," Overshown said on Thursday. "That's just me not being aware of what's going on. That's not an indictment on Schotty or the team – just me as a player, not being aware of what's going on. Like I said, I own it, and I moved on."

As for what is to come, Overshown expects to play when the Cowboys host the 7-1 San Francisco 49ers this coming Sunday. As of Friday morning, DraftKings Sportsbook had Dallas as a 3.5-point home underdog for that game.

"It's not going to change how passionate I am about my teammates when they make plays in the future," Overshown added during his comments. "I have my helmet and my uniform on, so it won't be a flag..."

If nothing else, Overshown can rest easy knowing that he learned a tough lesson during what became a victory.